What set is Armor of Thorns from?

Armor of Thorns is card number 194 from the Vintage Masters expansion, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2014. It is a common rarity enchantment with the subtypes Aura.

How does Armor of Thorns work in gameplay?

This card allows you to cast it as though it had flash, meaning you can play it at instant speed. It enchants a non-black creature, giving it +2/+2. If cast outside of sorcery speed, it is sacrificed at the beginning of the next cleanup step.

Is Armor of Thorns a foil card?

No, the standard version of Armor of Thorns in the Vintage Masters set is not foil. Collectors should look for the specific treatment if a foil variant is desired, though the standard common is the primary release in this set.

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Collect the Armor of Thorns enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 2014 Vintage Masters set. This product covers card #194 in the VMA series.

Armor of Thorns

2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Vintage Masters

2014 Magic: The Gathering Vintage Masters

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Armor of Thorns is a green Enchantment — Aura featured in Magic: The Gathering's Vintage Masters expansion, released in 2014. As card number 194 in the Vintage Masters (VMA) set, this common rarity card offers a unique strategic advantage by allowing players to cast the spell as though it had flash. This flexibility lets collectors and competitors deploy the +2/+2 boost to non-black creatures at unexpected moments, making it a valuable tool for various deck archetypes. The card's design reflects the distinctive aesthetic of the Vintage Masters series, appealing to fans of the game's rich history and competitive gameplay. Whether you are building a vintage deck or expanding your Magic: The Gathering collection, Armor of Thorns represents a key piece of the game's legacy.

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Year

2014

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Vintage Masters

Card Number

#194

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Armor of Thorns

Game

Magic: The Gathering

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Rarity

Common

Artist

Alan Rabinowitz

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{G}

Type

Enchantment — Aura

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You may cast this spell as though it had flash. If you cast it any time a sorcery couldn't have been cast, the controller of the permanent it becomes sacrifices it at the beginning of the next cleanup step. Enchant nonblack creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2.